Chia Fresca is a healthy drink which has been popular in Mexico and Central America for many years.
Things to know about Chia seeds:
Chia Fresca Recipe
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients:
1. Add chia and water into a jar or glass and stir very well to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to swell up. It's a great idea to use a cup/jar with a lid so that you can shake the drink and break up any clumps.
2. Add lime or lemon juice and sweetener to taste. Stir (or shake) well to combine. Enjoy!
Things to know about Chia seeds:
- Chia seeds are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax seed.
- Chia seeds do not need to be ground to be absorbed by the body and they can be stored for long periods of time without going bad.
- They help with hydration due to their ability to absorb up to 9-10 times their weight in water. *Note that you should not consume more than 2 tablespoons of chia seeds a day, as it can cause extreme bloat (I've experienced this)
- Chia seeds contain great things like fiber, protein, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc among many others.
- Chia seeds like to get stuck in your teeth, you've been warned!
- HEALTH NOTICE: Chia seeds can thin your blood. You should stop eating chia seeds at least 2 weeks before any surgeries, as it can cause excessive bleeding.
Chia Fresca Recipe
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water or coconut water
- 1.5 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice (or to taste)
- Sweetener, to taste (agave or 1/2 tbsp of maple syrup) *You don't have to do this.
1. Add chia and water into a jar or glass and stir very well to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to swell up. It's a great idea to use a cup/jar with a lid so that you can shake the drink and break up any clumps.
2. Add lime or lemon juice and sweetener to taste. Stir (or shake) well to combine. Enjoy!